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Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth Lifeboat Station

For nearly 190 years an all-weather lifeboat has launched into Dublin Bay from Howth and the crews have been honoured with 20 awards for gallantry. Today the station operates both a Trent class lifeboat and an inshore D class lifeboat.
RNLI pager on a chart with a pair of dividers

Latest lifeboat launch

Recent lifeboat launches from Howth Lifeboat Station

4.10pm 16 September 2024
4.06pm 16 September 2024
2.19pm 1 September 2024
4.31pm 30 August 2024
9.58pm 25 August 2024
6.41pm 25 August 2024
9.49pm 19 August 2024
7.40pm 18 August 2024
3.17pm 18 August 2024
5.00pm 14 August 2024
10.31am 12 August 2024
2.30pm 11 August 2024
3.10pm 7 August 2024
4.50pm 6 August 2024
6.08pm 1 August 2024
3.53pm 31 July 2024
4.06pm 28 July 2024
12.40pm 28 July 2024
7.24pm 27 July 2024
3.02pm 23 July 2024

Today's weather

14°C Rain
Min: 12°C Max: 14°C
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Visitor information and facilities

Station address

Howth Lifeboat Station
Howth Harbour
Middle Pier
Co. Dublin

Station phone number

018 393 311

Accessibility

Parking, disabled access

Visiting times

Generally 10am–4pm daily

Visitor contact

Ian Sheridan - appointment only

Visitor contact phone number

018 393 311

News and media from Howth Lifeboat Station

Howth RNLI crew member preparing to board yacht in difficulty in the Irish Sea.
Article Lifeboats
Howth RNLI rescue two people on board yacht in difficulty off north Dublin coast
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Howth RNLI
Article Rescue
Howth RNLI rescue person stranded at cliffs overnight
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Howth RNLI
Article Sea safety
Howth RNLI urge those visiting the coast to stay safe following five rescues
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